Final Score: Capitals 3 - Canadiens 1
Saturday, March 22, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 0 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 72 | 72 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 40% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 21, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 15, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Rangers
Mar 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Calgary Flames
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Islanders
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
Canadiens
@ New York Rangers
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Mar 15, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Boston Bruins
Mar 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 10, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 8, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Edmonton Oilers
Mar 1, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 25, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2